We often forget, due to the lovely buzz of Valentine's Day, that February is Black History Month.
Hearts, candies and cards are always lovely but lest we forget some iconic figures that have paved ways for revolution and equality for people of all colors. These Black History Month innovations range from beautiful art to social justice serving ads that what do great historical figures like Martin Luther King proud. These innovations also educate and inspire those unaware of some figures like Nelson Mandela and all that they've done for the cause they were most certainly passionate about.
Next month, take a moment to reflect on great historic moments.
16 Black History Month Innovations
From History Making Shoe Sets to Pixelated Tribute Art:
Malika Renee Butss — Jan 24, 2014 — Social Good
16
Historical Figure Contribution Ads
These TED Ads Efficiently Show the Effect of Ideas
15
Historical Hand-Made Knives
Nelson Mandela’s Former Chopper Pilot Now Makes Crafty Custom Kn
14
Historically Pertinent Sports Gear
Nike Black History Month Collection Celebrates Success
13
Anti-Discriminatory Adverts
Ads for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Remind Us of His Triumph
12
History-Making Shoe Sets
The Nike Black History Month Pack Pays Homage to Trailblazing Ballers
11
Activist Shower Accessories
The Martin Loofah King Exfoliating Glove Mixes History with Hygiene
10
Splattered Soul Portraits
Corrado Grilli Thinks it's Grand 'To Be Young, Gifted and Black'
9
Pixelated Tribute Art
This Nelson Mandela Tribute by Guy Whitby Pushes the Right Buttons
8
Black Icon Campaigns
The O Povo Celebrate Equality Ads Focus on Historical Figures
7
Symbolic Clothing Designs
Lupe Fiasco's Trilly & Truly 2010 Collection Speaks for Itself
6
Activist Birthday Kicks
Supra Vaider 'MLK' Celebrates the Iconic Figure's Life
5
Mod Historic Apparel
The Nike Black History Destroyer Jacket is Fierce
4
Incredible Iconic Portraits
Peter Fecteau Creates a MLK Potrait Using Rubik's Cubes
3
Reinvented Social Histories
The 'Mandela Story' Video Re-imagines the Icon with Social Media
2
Historical Snow Sport Equipments
The Great Dudes of History Snowboards Features Important Figures
1
Hero Eulogy Photographs
George Qua-Enoo Photographs South Africans Holding Messages for Mandela
Related Ideas
Lunar Festivity-Inspired Embroidered Shoes
Nike Unveils a New 喜喜 Design of the Air Force 1 Low
Superhero-Themed High Sneakers
Another Pair of Air Jordan 1s Launch in Celebration of Spiderman
Filipino Heritage-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Unveil Sneakers Honoring Jalen Green’s Filipino Roots
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
AI-Powered Architectural Footwear
Str4ngeThing Envisions a Set of Renaissance Architecture Shoes
Brand-Honoring Staple Bold Footwear
Dr. Martens' 14XX Blends New and Retro Brand Themes
Bold Valentine's Day Collections
Savage x Fenty Launched a Breakin’ Hearts Collection for V-Day
Commemorative Sneaker Shops
The '85 Shop by eBay Shares a Collection of Original Air Jordan 1s
Retro Chrome-Detailed Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Frozen Moments Colorway of the Air Jordan 4
Age Inclusive Romantic Lingerie Ads
Bluebella's Valentine's Day Campaign Boasts Marie Helvi
Romantic Low-Cut Sneakers
Nike Readies its New 'Valentine's Day' Silhouette for the 2024 Season
Earthy Tonal Timeless Sneakers
Converse Joins Margaret Howell on New All Star Earl Colorways
Sneaker-Inspired Card Holders
Nike Presents the Air Max 1 Card Holder in a Royal Blue Tone
Women-Celebrating Low Sneakers
Jordan is Set to Release International Women’s Day Sneakers
Superhero Sneaker Concepts
These Conceptual Iron Man Sneakers by Khalil Zahirian are Futuristic
Live-Painting Sneaker Experiences
The Martell Sneaker Atelier Turns Brainwaves into Unique Styles
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
Korean Alphabet-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Two-Part 'Hangul Day' Air Max Collection
Empowering Goddess Jewelry
Celebrate Women's History Month with Awe Inspired's Empowering Jewelry
Vibrant Knit Basketball Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Look at the New LeBron XX Sneaker Model
Legendary Boxer Pen Collections
Montblanc's Great Characters Collector Line Celebrate Muhammad Ali
Monochrome Sophisticated Apparel
The Blvck Paris x Keith Haring Capsule Offers Dynamic Artistry
Synthetic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Adds a New Air Max Pulse to its Have a Nike Day Series
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Deep Blue Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Max Force 1 Low Evo Gets a Team Royal Colorway
Mexico-Honoring Colorful Footwear
size? Joins adidas Originals on a Cinco de Mayo Series
Anniversary-Honoring Hybrid Footwear
Foot Locker's TN 25th Celebration Honors its 25th Anniversary
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Women's Day-Celebrating Chocolates
These New M&M’S Packs Celebrate Dynamic Women
Student-Designed Footwear Collections
Dr. Martens and Central Saint Martins Join Forces in 2023
Baseball-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's New Air Force 1 Low Celebrates Jackie Robinson
Subtle Heart-Adorned Sneakers
Nike's Yellow Heart Dunk Low Sneakers are Great for Valentine's Day
New Year-Honoring Fuzzy Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Details the Mexico 66 with Festive Details
Jeweler-Backed Sneaker Collaborations
Tiffany & Co. Unveils a Luxe Sneaker Collaboration with Nike
Hispanic Heritage Month Sneakers
The Nike Familia Collection Includes the Air Max 1 and Pegasus 40
Conscious Shopping Promotions
Hey Harper is Holding 40% Sales Throughout November
Retro Classic Vintage Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 1 High Gets a Lost & Found Design Update
Vibrant Caribbean-Inspired Collections
Adidas MAS NATION Draws Cues from the Caribbean Lifestyle
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
Cartoon-Themed Vegan Sneakers
Disney's Mickey and Minnie Mouse Cover the New Vegan adidas 'Samba'
Heritage-Honoring Boot Collaborations
SOLDIER Presents a New Timberland 6-Inch Boot
Valentine's-Themed Cream Sneakers
The Air Force 1 Low Joins Nike's Valentine's Day Collection
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Vibrant Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes
Pharrell Joins Forces with adidas Once Again on the Sambas
Iconic Shoe Campaigns
Amina Muaddi's Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign Ushers in 'New Icons'
Gratitude-Giving Sneakers
The LA Bike Life Crew Handed Out Pairs of the Air Jordan XI Retro
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Colorful Layered Retro Sneakers
Nike Launches an Air Max 1 Design in Japan Iteration
Puerto Rico-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Max 1 Series Celebrates National Puerto Rico Day
Romantic Sneaker Releases
The Aldo Heartstep Low-top Sneaker is Valentine's Day-Themed
New Years-Themed Sneakers
Nike Unveils a 'Lunar New Year'-Themed Dunk Low for 2023
Food-Themed Valentine's Shoes
Reebok Debuts the 'Food & Bev' Capsule Inspired by Valentine's Day
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
Festive New Year-Inspired Sneakers
New Balance Presents Two New 991 Sneaker Variations
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Diverse African Doll Collections
Disney Presents the Upcoming CreativeSoul Doll Collection
Hip Hop-Honoring High-Top Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Air Force 1 High in a Classics Colorway
Artistic Pride Month Desserts
The Keith Haring x Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Arrives June 1
Dessert-Inspired Collaborative Shoes
Randomevent and New Balance Join on Sweetness of Kin Shoe
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Latin Heritage Footwear Packs
Nike's Dunk High Joins the Roster of the Somos Familia Pack
Empowering Women's Campaigns
PLT Celebrates International Women's Day in #PrettyPowerful Ad
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Exclusive Women-Celebrating Apparel Collections
Foot Locker Launches Women’s History Month Apparel
Athlete-Inspired Dramatic Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Join Forces on the Sheed Air Force 1 Mid
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
University-Themed Basketball Shoes
Jayson Tatum Showcases a Look at the Air Jordan 37 Low
Chinese Festival-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Max Plus Celebrates China’s Longtaitou Festival
Athlete-Collaborative Vibrant Footwear
Lionel Messi and adidas Join Forces to Drop Bright Sambas
Anniversary-Honoring Covered Sneakers
CLOT Gives the Nike Cortez Sneaker Model a New Makeover
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Korean Culture-Inspired Apparel
Bonchon Unveils Exclusive Shirts Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Artful Diverse Gaming Backgrounds
The Xbox Celebrates Collection Honors Cultural Heritage
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Lunar New Year-Themed Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Low Elevate Gets a New Festive Colorway
Christmas Film-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Presents a New Festive Home Alone 2 Sneaker Model
Latin Heritage-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Max 1 Sneaker Gets a New Somos Familia Update
Retro-Themed Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the Retro Air Jordan 2 Chicago Sneakers
Opulent Valentine's Collections
Burberry Launches its Annual Valentine's Day-Themed Collection
Mexican Heritage-Honoring Sneakers
size? Unveil adidas Originals Archive Mexicana 'Cinco de Mayo'
Singer-Collaborative High-Top Sneakers
Teyana Taylor is Getting Her Own Design of the AJ1
Icy Holiday-Themed Shoes
Nike Unveils Imagery for the Upcoming Nike Dunk High 'Lunar New Year'
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Basketball-Honoring Sneakers
Reebok and Victor Solomon Join Forces on Bb 4000 li Basketball Shoes
Prideful Vibrant Gradient Sneakers
Nike Introduces an Air Deldon Sneaker to Join the Be True Pack
Candy-Inspired Shoe Designs
The SB Dunk High "Sweet Tooth" by Nike is Playful and Colorful
Reimagined Footwear Releases
The Dr. Martens x ACW* FW22 Boasts an Incredibly Chic Aesthetic
Loved-Themed Phone Cases
CASETiFY Celebrates Love with the Iconic Works of Keith Haring
Deconstructed In-House Sneakers
Helen Kirkum Presents the First Palimpsest Sneaker Model
Traveling Family-Focused Campaigns
NGS and Vivid-Pix are Celebrating Family History Month
Lunar New Year-Inspired Sneakers
New Balance Debuts a Range of New Releases for Chinese New Year
DIY Rabbit-Themed Sneakers
Vans and Billy’s Tokyo Teamed Up on the New DIY HI VLT LX
All-Female Chocolate Packagings
The Latest M&M's Packaging Celebrates International Women's Day
Artist-Collaborative Black Boots
adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams Debut a New 'Hu NMD S1 RYAT'
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Iconic Sneaker Anniversaries
Foot Locker Gears Up for Nike Air Max Day with Exclusive Releases
Latino Heritage Month Sneakers
Nike Launches This Year's 'La Familia' Footwear Collection
Superhero-Inspired Knitted Sneakers
adidas' Ultra 4D Sneaker Gets a Wakanda Forever Colorway
Latin Heritage-Inspired Footwear
Nike Continues to Grow the Somos Familia Pack with an AF1
Themed Heart-Shaped Chips
Japanese Snack Brand Calbee Unviels its Valentine's Day Chips
Retro Archival Chunky Sneakers
adidas Revives Its Harlem Sneakers After Four Decades
DIY-Influenced Layered Sneakers
Nike Delivers the New Artful Sketch with the Past Shoe
Collegiate Color-Blocking Sneaker
Nike Launches a HBCU Colorway of the Dunk Low Sneaker
Artist-Designed Leather Boots
Dr. Martens Launches a New Boot Silhouette with Artist Loveis Wise
Athlete-Honoring Sneaker Packs
Reebok Launches the Changing of the Guard Collection
Jazz-Inspired Apparel Collections
The National Jazz Museum and Book Works Launching Tee Collection
Black LGBTQ+-Honoring Exhibitions
Beau McCall's Solo Exhibition Will Kickstart Pride Month
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Color-Blocking Vibrant Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Doernbecher Version of the Air Jordan 1 Low
AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions
The Upon Further Reflection Show Celebrates the AAPI Community
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Changemaker Automotive Campaigns
The Ford Explorer Men's Only Edition Highlights Female Innovators
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Expansive Valentine's Treat Ranges
The Mars Valentine's Day Products are Here for 2024
Mother-Themed Hat Designs
Mother Hats Offers Stylish Headwear and Empowerment
College Campus Haircare Campaigns
African Pride and Impressions of Beauty Partnered on a Campaign
Black History Month Markets
Blair&jack is Part of the Up Express Black History Month Market
Festive New Year-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Max TW Gets a Lunar New Year Colorway
Black Heritage-Inspired Campaigns
Converse Launches the Black Joy Campaign and Collection for 2024
Quote-Adorned Motivational Sneakers
Nike's Zoom Freak 4 Gets an Etched in Stone Colorway
Pride Month Football Collections
The NFL Pride Month Capsule Was Created with Humberto Leon
National Bird-Honoring Sneakers
Nike Celebrates SNKRS Day in Korea with a Special Cortez
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Nostalgic NFC-Enabled Sneakers
Puma’s Limited-Edition RS-XL Sneakers Link to Exclusive Content
London Creative Loafer Campaigns
G.H. Bass Taps Creatives for the Stepping Out Campaign
Bold University-Inspired Capsules
Nike Honors America's HBCUs with a Dunk and Apparel Collection
Pink Logo Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Continues to Grow its Since 82 Collection of Sneakers
Y2K-Inspired Luxury Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Launches the 2000s-Themed 'MS-2960' Sneaker
LA-Celebratory Footwear Series
Vans Unveils a New Love-Filled Collection of Classic Footwear
Stark Red Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Lows Get a New Picante Red Colorway
Artful Patriotic Collaborative Loafers
Denim Tears and Dr. Martens Join on the Union Black Loafers
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Vibrant Pride-Honring Sneakers
Neo Serati Joins Reebok to Celebrate South African Pride Month
Black-Owned Chocolate Kits
Bifties Just Launched a New Gift Box for Black History Month
Romantic Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Adds a Valentines Day Colorway of the Dunk Low Sneaker
Retro Striking Tonal Footwear
adidas Unveils a Regal Purple Colorway of the Crazy 1
Artistic Black History Decor
These New Meijer's Products Celebrate Black History Month
Lunar New Year Animations
Adobe Taps CJroBlue to Launch a New Animated Greeting Video
History-Honoring Vibrant Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint Engages with the History of Making Change